The spatafillo, or peace lily, is one of the most beautiful flowers to keep in the apartment. Its cultivation is simple, there are only a few rules to follow and some tricks to ensure an impeccable flowering and to give longevity to our plant. Let’s see how to transfer it together!
Spatafillo or peace lily is a wonderful plant from Costa Rica that is usually given to pregnant women, but symbolizes the overall gift.
Remove the plant from the pot and plant it in the new jar. If necessary with a knife gently separate the soil from the pot, being careful not to break the roots. Then we try to detangle the roots gently. And then we try to remove as much soil as possible.
Then we prepare a mixture of soil and perlite. And we don’t crush, but use a toothpick to let the soil penetrate between the roots, with a slightly rotating action. Whisk a little and then water thoroughly. So let’s immediately put him in a protected position to recover.
Irrigation
When it comes to watering, remember to be consistent, but never overdo it. That’s because, as everyone will know by now, giving plants too much water can be literally fatal.
In spring summer every 3-4 days. Winter every 7 days. If it does not flower, we must fertilize it every 10-12 days in summer with fertilizer for green plants. Always remember to remove excess water and any water and water residue sparingly.
We also remember to often vaporize the leaves with demineralized water and a spray, a useful operation in summer and winter when we turn on the radiators.
Exposition
For exposure, on the other hand, we prefer bright places but without direct sunlight that would ruin the leaf of the plant. So half-shaded areas or in a beautiful bright room will be fine.
And now a curiosity that perhaps not everyone will know. Although from the outside the true flower of the spataphyllum may look like its beautiful white leaves, these are not! The interior which is called spadix and is cream-colored, is its true flower! The white leaves are modified leaves that are called spathes and serve to attract pollinating insects.
